The death toll in the Thembisa protests on Monday evening rose to four.
Thepa told SABC TV that in addition to the two deaths reported earlier, two further fatalities were noted.Thembisa residents protesting against electricity cuts for defaulting customers and “high municipal rates” damaged a substation, sparking outrage from other residents who fear power outages are next.
Some roads in the area had been blocked with rocks since Sunday night by protesters.“We acknowledge that residents have the democratic right to express their grievances. However, communities must express their grievances in a responsible and constructive manner. The violent and destructive nature of these protests is unacceptable.”
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